U Joint Caps Spinning

I already found you can t mix match caps to different u joints because of differences in.

U joint caps spinning.

Measuring u joints is a cruel joke. Are these considerd bad. The illustrations below show appropriate measurements required to identify the most common styles of u joints. Btdt the critical measurement depends on where the groove for the clip is cut into the cap along with the thickness of the clip the thickness of the cap and the length of the u joint cross.

11 52844 1 combination u joint to connect 1310 series driveshaft to 1330 series ford 1 125 inch big cap end yoke click here for more details part. The u joint cap appears to be spinning in the half round although i just re tightend the 12 point 1 2 bolts. It is a precision u joint. There is also a bit of end play on the yoke.

We recommend using a caliper or micrometer to most accurately measure u joints. There is a slight tolerance for a u joint to fit in an axle and the circle clip is meant to do the rest. A driveshaft u joint is actually held in place using a u bolt or strap wrapping force around the cap. Jakebrakechampion apr 30 2011 1 quote reply.

Jakebrakechampion apr 30 2011. Once you have recorded your measurements click on the images below to select the appropriate style of u joint you have. I had a bugger of a time getting the old probably original joints out and actually squeezed one of the yokes a bit in the process. You will then be directed to the expert to identify your u joint kit by the.

Although the needle bearings look good clean and greased.